CARY – INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced that registration and exhibit reservations for Hygienix 2026 are now open.
Hygienix will take place 16-19th November at the Hyatt Regency Houston in Houston, Texas.
Hygienix will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and business professionals from across the absorbent hygiene products (AHP) industry for expert-led conference sessions, product showcases, networking opportunities, Lifetime Service Awards, and the presentation of the Hygienix Innovation Award.
During the show, attendees will gain valuable insights across key areas driving the future of hygiene including:
- Industry collaboration or “coopertition”
- Market intelligence and global economics
- Regulatory and trade environment
- Innovation in products, materials, and processes
- Sustainability and end-of-life solutions
- Consumer and end-user insights
- Startups, entrepreneurs, and emerging technologies
- Business Opportunities and Networking
Elsewhere, the exhibition section of the conference will showcase the latest innovations in the absorbent hygiene industry, offering a platform for companies to demonstrate their products and services to potential partners and clients.
Hygienix 2026 will also once again feature Lightning Talks – a series of fast-paced, five-minute presentations by nearly 20 companies scheduled for 17-18th November in the afternoon.
Hygienix Innovation Award
Recognising breakthrough products, technologies, and solutions that are making a significant impact in the hygiene sector, the Hygienix Innovation Award will be awarded at the event.
Nominations will be accepted until 14th September. Finalists will present their products on 17th November, and the winner will be announced on 19th November to close the event.
Last year’s winner was Confitex Technology for their Washable Nonwoven Sanitary Pads, the world’s first washable nonwoven sanitary pads designed for sustainability and scalability without the need for SAPs.
Lifetime service award recipients
Also during the conference, Carl Cucuzza and Pricie Hanna will receive the Lifetime Service Awards. Both industry veterans are being recognised for their key contributions to the advancement of the nonwovens industry and INDA. Cucuzza and Hanna will accept their awards on Tuesday 17th November at 4:30 pm.
For registration and exhibit reservations, visit www.hygienix.org
